383 Build - Need Help Choosing Parts
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Re: 383 Build - Need Help Choosing Parts
well if you're not the cam expert, then i think i will stick with my original cam, since that is the one that Attilla the fun suggested i use. Plus it comes with the lifters and timing chain.
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Re: 383 Build - Need Help Choosing Parts
Now the only thing left to decide on is distributers.
I want mechanical right? Not vaccum advance.
And I think non computer controlled correct?
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/MSD-85551/
^something like that?
do i need an ignition box with this?
I want mechanical right? Not vaccum advance.
And I think non computer controlled correct?
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/MSD-85551/
^something like that?
do i need an ignition box with this?
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Re: 383 Build - Need Help Choosing Parts
can someone please answer my question in post #52?
i am trying to choose a distributor.
I need to know:
1: do i need an ignition box?
2: vacuum advance or mechanical?
3: computer controlled or not?
4: HEI or not?
i am trying to choose a distributor.
I need to know:
1: do i need an ignition box?
2: vacuum advance or mechanical?
3: computer controlled or not?
4: HEI or not?
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Re: 383 Build - Need Help Choosing Parts
1: do i need an ignition box? Not if the distributor does not need it.
2: vacuum advance or mechanical? Driving on the street vacuum would be best.
3: computer controlled or not? Depends on the ECM you use.
4: HEI or not? That is something that depends on the distributor you buy.
2: vacuum advance or mechanical? Driving on the street vacuum would be best.
3: computer controlled or not? Depends on the ECM you use.
4: HEI or not? That is something that depends on the distributor you buy.
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Re: 383 Build - Need Help Choosing Parts
Nearly all vacuum-advance distributors include a mechanical advance. But the opposite doesn't hold. So get the vacuum advance.
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